Unexpected Shutdown Risk for Carestation 850/850C Anesthesia Systems

Health Canada has issued a safety alert for the Carestation 850 and 850C anesthesia delivery systems. The devices may experience an unexpected shutdown when the AC mains power is disconnected or lost. The affected model is the Carestation 850, catalogue number 1012‑9850‑000. No specific lot or serial numbers are listed. The manufacturer, Datex‑Ohmeda, Inc., located at 3030 Ohmeda Drive, Madison, Wisconsin, USA, should be contacted for additional information. Users are advised to be aware of this risk and to follow any further guidance from the manufacturer.